Getting Political Science in on the Joke
Using The Daily Show and Other Comedy to Teach Politics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6097762 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Staci L Beaver, Staci L Beavers (California State University, San Marcos, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 415-419 |
| Publication date | 2011-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | PS Political Science & Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-0965 • E-ISSN: 1537-5935 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1049096511000266 |
| OpenAlex | W2107047776 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 13 |
The challenges of teaching introductory-level U.S. politics to reluctant audiences are well known and widely lamented. This article investigates the pedagogical potential of political satire, specifically The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, in engaging students in this tough-to-teach course. Based on a review of available literature and student survey data from the fall 2008 term, I argue that using this popular program in the classroom can enhance an introductory U.S. politics course. A review of both these survey data and student papers based on the program suggests promising possibilities for encouraging students' political engagement and critical-thinking skills. This preliminary examination demonstrates that further study on the program's potential both for student engagement and student learning outcomes is warranted
Art · Comedy · Joke · Literature · Mathematics education · Media studies · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Student engagement · Visual arts · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Humor Studies and Applications · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Law · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.58 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |